Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
517 MAXWELL ST
CHARLESTON, WV 25311
8
Beds
6 / 2
Baths
3,368 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
17
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,089 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$96,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$82,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$96,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$160,000
Climate Risk
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.14 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyKanawha
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Transaction History(1)
Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
EMH
Piedmont Year-Round EducationC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
Horace Mann Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi
Capital High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi
District: Kanawha County School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 25311These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.132
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.112
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.47
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,596
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.333 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,129
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,066
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.45%
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How this home compares
517 Maxwell St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.
- Bigger than 95% of homes in Kanawha County
- Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Kanawha County
- Older than 83% of homes in Kanawha County
How it measures up in Charleston 25311
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Charleston 25311.
Living area3,368 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,528 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 90% of homes nearby
Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger
Bigger than 26% of homes nearby
Year built1930
OlderTypical 1955Newer
Newer than 27% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | East End | Charleston 25311 | Kanawha County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 3,368 ft² | 89% of homes | 90% of homes | 95% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.12 ac | 68% of homes | 26% of homes | 21% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1930 | 66% of homes | 27% of homes | 17% of homes |
About 517 Maxwell St
How big is 517 Maxwell St, Charleston, WV?
517 Maxwell St, Charleston, WV has 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 3,368 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.
When was 517 Maxwell St, Charleston, WV built?
517 Maxwell St, Charleston, WV was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 2 stories.
What schools serve 517 Maxwell St, Charleston, WV?
517 Maxwell St, Charleston, WV is assigned to Piedmont Year-Round Education (elementary), rated C+; Horace Mann Middle School (middle), rated C; Capital High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Kanawha County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 517 Maxwell St, Charleston, WV compare to other homes in Charleston 25311?
Among the 3,435 homes in Charleston 25311, it is bigger than 90% of them (3,368 ft² against a typical 1,528 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1930 against a typical 1955). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 517 Maxwell St, Charleston, WV?
The 2025 property tax bill for 517 Maxwell St, Charleston, WV was $3,089. The county assessed it at $96,000.
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- 521 Maxwell St4 bd · 2 ba · 2,526 ft² · Sold $15K · Apr 2019
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- 515 Maxwell St40 ft · 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,208 ft² · Sold $163K · Nov 2025
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- 511 Maxwell St$142K120 ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,036 ft²
- 523 Maxwell St120 ft · 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,084 ft² · Sold $93K · Nov 2007
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